Resources for your Upper Elementary Class
Upper Elementary Teacher’s Guide
SEPTEMBER—NOVEMBER 2015
Contents
Unit 1: The God Who Created Us
WEEK OF
Unit Value: Awe/Wonder
L1September 6
Lesson 1
Power Play 8 Genesis 1:1-5, 14-19; Jer. 10:12
L1September 13
Lesson 2
The Wise Thing to Do Genesis 1:6-13; Ps. 104:24
L1September 20
Lesson 3
Purpose in Mind Genesis 1:20—2:3
L1September 27
Lesson 4
Created with Love Genesis 1:26—2:25
Unit 2: The God Who Corrects Us Unit Value: Mercy
L1October 4
Lesson 5
We Stand Corrected! Genesis 3; Romans 5:19
L1October 11
Lesson 6
Attitude Adjustment Genesis 4:1-16
L1October 18
Lesson 7
Favor in God’s Eyes Genesis 6:5—7:24
L1October 25
Lesson 8
Get on the Boat! Genesis 8:1—9:17
Unit 3: The God Who Calls Us Unit Value: Trust
L1November 1
Lesson 9
Road Signs Genesis 11:31-32; 12:1-5; 13:1-4; 17:1-8
L1November 8
Lesson 10
Hear My Prayers Genesis 13:11-12; 18:1-5, 16-33; 19:1-29
L1November 15
Lesson 11
L1November 22
Lesson 12
L1November 29
Lesson 13
He Keeps His Word Genesis 15:1-6; 17:1-8; 18:1-15; 21:1-3; 22:1-18; Hebrews 11:17-19 Nothing Too Small Genesis 24 Living Peacefully Genesis 26:1-6, 12-33; Philippians 4:19
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Bible-in-Life
Resources for your Upper Elementary Class Upper Elementary Teacher Guide In every lesson you'll find Bible background information, tips on understanding and teaching upper-elementary kids, and thought-provoking questions with biblically accurate answers to guide your students into age-appropriate Bible study. In addition, you’ll find meaningful activities for early arrivers and extra class time. Need one per class.
Upper Elementary Creative Teaching Aids This packet contains posters, games, 3–D models, puzzles, a PraisePac CD, and more. Each PraisePac CD contains three original worship songs that correlate with each unit. Also included on your CD are downloadable song sheets, lyric sheets, and postcards. Need one per class.
Bible Adventures This student book contains four pages for each lesson, including Bible study pages and activities. As a bonus, the cover includes the quarter’s memory verses and a unique poster or activity. Need one per student.
Pix Send home this time-honored, eight-page booklet to reinforce lessons with all-new illustrated Bible stories. Pix includes stories, comics, puzzles, and more as well as Faith Forward—meaningful, lesson-related devotions for families. Need one per student.
Free! Downloadable Options for Steps 1 and 4
reallife D O W N L O A D E D
• This week’s movies. • News that just happened. • Relevant subjects from today’s world that are rarely talked about in Sunday school! RealLifeDownloaded.com
Online Teacher Training! To learn more about teaching and using the resources in a lesson, visit DavidCCook.com/BILtraining. 4
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Bring the Bible to Life for Kids Use our proven, effective 4-step lesson plan. Here's how it works:
STEP
1.
STEP
2.
STEP
3.
STEP
4.
Scripture makes it clear that God is relational (1 John 3:1; 4:9-10). Connecting with God’s Word Our goal is to help students see this part of God’s nature through interaction with classmates. Your goal in Step 1 is to help your kids build relationships with you and one another. This step gives your kids a chance to share about themselves and their lives, and be active participants in your classroom. You’ll be able to guide students to see the connection between their lives and what happens at Sunday school. These conversations will flow naturally into Step 2, your Bible lesson. God teaches us through His written Word how to live and relate with Him and one another (Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16). In Studying God’s Word Step 2, your class will dive into a portion of God’s Word and then review it together. You’ll lead the class with relevant questions that guide your kids to not only understand what they’ve just read, but to begin gin to connect it to their lives. Your class will also have an opportunity to learn the memory emory verse for the day. Through this step, you’ll be able to make sure your students engage in a fruitful discussion about the Bible at their age level.
God asks us to internalize His Word so we can grow in 97). Step 3 turns your Interacting with God’s Word relationship with Him (Psalm 1:2; 119:97). class into a laboratory, giving you a chance ance to coach your kids to a deeper understanding of the Bible passage you’ve just ust studied. Activity options provided help students explore the Bible story at their ir levels, and with their interests so they can truly comprehend and implement ment God’s Word into their day-to-day lives. Your kids can actively work through hrough the Bible story, finding the tangible treasure in the text for themselves. emselves.
The Bible makes it clear that our faith iss much more than a list of beliefs. It’s also what we do—how o—how we Applying God’s Word live out what we say we believe. Step 4 is a way for you to encourage life application by your students. Together her you’ll go over what you’ve learned and help your kids carry the he Sunday school lesson into the rest of their week. You’ll be able to provide them with practical suggestions for ways to live out their faith in real life so that they can be doers of the Word, not just hearers (Luke 11:28; James 1:22-25).
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Supply List
Extra Supplies Lesson 1
Lesson 9
□ Bible Adventures
Needed for Every Lesson □ Upper Elementary Creative Teaching Aids
Optional □ Lab coat
□ Wrapping paper
□ Pix □ Bibles □ PraisePac CD
Classroom Supplies □ Balloons □ Beanbags □ Butcher paper
□ Clip board
Lesson 10
□ Large plastic or aluminum pan
□ Beanbags (5 in 2 colors)
□ Soil □ Water □ Towel or plastic tablecloth
Lesson 3
□ Clear tape and masking tape
2 Bags Chenille stems Sheets of foil
□ Construction paper
Optional □ Blindfolds
Lesson 2
□ CD Player □ Colored pencils
□ Containers
□ Ribbon □ Digital camera Optional □ Hole punch, long rubber bands, sticks, basket or other container
Lesson 11 □ Ads from magazines □ Clay or play dough
□ Game markers and coin
Lesson 4
□ Glue or glue sticks
□ Lamp or flashlight
□ Photos of students
□ Index cards—white and mulitcolored
Optional □ Digital camera and printer
Optional □ Newspaper, play money, lab coat/stethoscope
□ Magazines □ Masking tape
Lesson 5 No additonal materials needed
□ Metal brads
Lesson 12 □ Blindfolds
□ Blocks
Optional □ Small prizes or snacks
□ Ping pong ball
□ Bible costumes
□ Poster board
□ Paper plates
Lesson 13
□ Rubber bands
Lesson 7
□ Scissors
□ Yardstick
□ Soft foam ball, beanbags
□ Paper towel strips
□ Stapler
□ Cups
□ Tape
□ Clothespins
□ Washable and permanent markers
□ Pitcher of water
□ Paper □ Paper clips □ Pencils
□ Whiteboard, markers, and eraser □ Yarn, string
Lesson 6
Optional □ Clay or play dough
□ Digital camera or camcorder
Lesson 8 □ Small foam ball Optional □ Digital camera or camcorder □ Explorer’s hat and map
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Prayer Wall
Record prayer requests, what God has been teaching you, substitute contact information, or notes and helpful hints you’d like to remember.
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SEPTEMBER—NOVEMBER 2015
Contents
Unit 1: The God Who Created Us
WEEK OF
Unit Value: Awe/Wonder
L1September 6
Lesson 1
Power Play 8 Genesis 1:1-5, 14-19; Jer. 10:12
L1September 13
Lesson 2
The Wise Thing to Do Genesis 1:6-13; Ps. 104:24
L1September 20
Lesson 3
Purpose in Mind Genesis 1:20—2:3
L1September 27
Lesson 4
Created with Love Genesis 1:26—2:25
Unit 2: The God Who Corrects Us Unit Value: Mercy
L1October 4
Lesson 5
We Stand Corrected! Genesis 3; Romans 5:19
L1October 11
Lesson 6
Attitude Adjustment Genesis 4:1-16
L1October 18
Lesson 7
Favor in God’s Eyes Genesis 6:5—7:24
L1October 25
Lesson 8
Get on the Boat! Genesis 8:1—9:17
Unit 3: The God Who Calls Us Unit Value: Trust
L1November 1
Lesson 9
Road Signs Genesis 11:31-32; 12:1-5; 13:1-4; 17:1-8
L1November 8
Lesson 10
Hear My Prayers Genesis 13:11-12; 18:1-5, 16-33; 19:1-29
L1November 15
Lesson 11
L1November 22
Lesson 12
L1November 29
Lesson 13
He Keeps His Word Genesis 15:1-6; 17:1-8; 18:1-15; 21:1-3; 22:1-18; Hebrews 11:17-19 Nothing Too Small Genesis 24 Living Peacefully Genesis 26:1-6, 12-33; Philippians 4:19
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Bible-in-Life
Resources for your Upper Elementary Class Upper Elementary Teacher Guide In every lesson you'll find Bible background information, tips on understanding and teaching upper-elementary kids, and thought-provoking questions with biblically accurate answers to guide your students into age-appropriate Bible study. In addition, you’ll find meaningful activities for early arrivers and extra class time. Need one per class.
Upper Elementary Creative Teaching Aids This packet contains posters, games, 3–D models, puzzles, a PraisePac CD, and more. Each PraisePac CD contains three original worship songs that correlate with each unit. Also included on your CD are downloadable song sheets, lyric sheets, and postcards. Need one per class.
Bible Adventures This student book contains four pages for each lesson, including Bible study pages and activities. As a bonus, the cover includes the quarter’s memory verses and a unique poster or activity. Need one per student.
Pix Send home this time-honored, eight-page booklet to reinforce lessons with all-new illustrated Bible stories. Pix includes stories, comics, puzzles, and more as well as Faith Forward—meaningful, lesson-related devotions for families. Need one per student.
Free! Downloadable Options for Steps 1 and 4
reallife D O W N L O A D E D
• This week’s movies. • News that just happened. • Relevant subjects from today’s world that are rarely talked about in Sunday school! RealLifeDownloaded.com
Online Teacher Training! To learn more about teaching and using the resources in a lesson, visit DavidCCook.com/BILtraining. 4
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Bring the Bible to Life for Kids Use our proven, effective 4-step lesson plan. Here's how it works:
STEP
1.
STEP
2.
STEP
3.
STEP
4.
Scripture makes it clear that God is relational (1 John 3:1; 4:9-10). Connecting with God’s Word Our goal is to help students see this part of God’s nature through interaction with classmates. Your goal in Step 1 is to help your kids build relationships with you and one another. This step gives your kids a chance to share about themselves and their lives, and be active participants in your classroom. You’ll be able to guide students to see the connection between their lives and what happens at Sunday school. These conversations will flow naturally into Step 2, your Bible lesson. God teaches us through His written Word how to live and relate with Him and one another (Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16). In Studying God’s Word Step 2, your class will dive into a portion of God’s Word and then review it together. You’ll lead the class with relevant questions that guide your kids to not only understand what they’ve just read, but to begin gin to connect it to their lives. Your class will also have an opportunity to learn the memory emory verse for the day. Through this step, you’ll be able to make sure your students engage in a fruitful discussion about the Bible at their age level.
God asks us to internalize His Word so we can grow in 97). Step 3 turns your Interacting with God’s Word relationship with Him (Psalm 1:2; 119:97). class into a laboratory, giving you a chance ance to coach your kids to a deeper understanding of the Bible passage you’ve just ust studied. Activity options provided help students explore the Bible story at their ir levels, and with their interests so they can truly comprehend and implement ment God’s Word into their day-to-day lives. Your kids can actively work through hrough the Bible story, finding the tangible treasure in the text for themselves. emselves.
The Bible makes it clear that our faith iss much more than a list of beliefs. It’s also what we do—how o—how we Applying God’s Word live out what we say we believe. Step 4 is a way for you to encourage life application by your students. Together her you’ll go over what you’ve learned and help your kids carry the he Sunday school lesson into the rest of their week. You’ll be able to provide them with practical suggestions for ways to live out their faith in real life so that they can be doers of the Word, not just hearers (Luke 11:28; James 1:22-25).
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Supply List
Extra Supplies Lesson 1
Lesson 9
□ Bible Adventures
Needed for Every Lesson □ Upper Elementary Creative Teaching Aids
Optional □ Lab coat
□ Wrapping paper
□ Pix □ Bibles □ PraisePac CD
Classroom Supplies □ Balloons □ Beanbags □ Butcher paper
□ Clip board
Lesson 10
□ Large plastic or aluminum pan
□ Beanbags (5 in 2 colors)
□ Soil □ Water □ Towel or plastic tablecloth
Lesson 3
□ Clear tape and masking tape
2 Bags Chenille stems Sheets of foil
□ Construction paper
Optional □ Blindfolds
Lesson 2
□ CD Player □ Colored pencils
□ Containers
□ Ribbon □ Digital camera Optional □ Hole punch, long rubber bands, sticks, basket or other container
Lesson 11 □ Ads from magazines □ Clay or play dough
□ Game markers and coin
Lesson 4
□ Glue or glue sticks
□ Lamp or flashlight
□ Photos of students
□ Index cards—white and mulitcolored
Optional □ Digital camera and printer
Optional □ Newspaper, play money, lab coat/stethoscope
□ Magazines □ Masking tape
Lesson 5 No additonal materials needed
□ Metal brads
Lesson 12 □ Blindfolds
□ Blocks
Optional □ Small prizes or snacks
□ Ping pong ball
□ Bible costumes
□ Poster board
□ Paper plates
Lesson 13
□ Rubber bands
Lesson 7
□ Scissors
□ Yardstick
□ Soft foam ball, beanbags
□ Paper towel strips
□ Stapler
□ Cups
□ Tape
□ Clothespins
□ Washable and permanent markers
□ Pitcher of water
□ Paper □ Paper clips □ Pencils
□ Whiteboard, markers, and eraser □ Yarn, string
Lesson 6
Optional □ Clay or play dough
□ Digital camera or camcorder
Lesson 8 □ Small foam ball Optional □ Digital camera or camcorder □ Explorer’s hat and map
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Prayer Wall
Record prayer requests, what God has been teaching you, substitute contact information, or notes and helpful hints you’d like to remember.
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